About this opportunity
American Traveler, LLC. lists this Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele opportunity in quincy, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry unit requiring IL licensure, 1+ year of surgical nursing experience, and EPIC EMR proficiency.
Requirements
Active IL RN license required
BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required
Minimum 1 year of surgical nursing experience required
Total joint replacement experience required
Understanding of PCA pumps, reversal drugs (Narcan), and sepsis management required
Experience with TPN/Lipids and narcotic administration required
EPIC EMR experience required
Must be comfortable titrating Heparin and other drips per protocol
Responsibilities
Inpatient Surgical unit on the 3rd floor with 48 beds across two buildings
Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4-6 on nights, with LPNs and virtual admission/discharge nurses available for support
Primary care nursing model frequently used
Night shift schedule with 3, 12-hour shifts starting at 7pm
Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday for both shifts)
Holiday rotation required alongside core staff
No call or standby requirement
Float to like units only; if floated to a higher acuity unit, would serve as a help-all without taking a patient load
Uses EPIC EMR, with a conversion occurring in Q2 2026
Patient population includes neuro (laminectomy, cervical fusion, LESI), general surgery (ostomies, hernia repair), joint replacements (total hips/knees), vascular (fem-pop bypass, dialysis catheter insertions), amputations (BKA/AKA), and diabetes management
Common treatments include PICC lines, TPN/Lipids, PCA pumps, epidurals, IV antibiotics, and chronic pain management with narcotics
Manages urgent OR cases and sepsis patients
Tele monitor tech available to monitor patients; RNs responsible for interpreting their own strips
Draeger brand telemetry monitors used
Nurse aides available on the unit, though they may be pulled for sitter duties; night shift has greater CNA needs
Respiratory therapy manages CPAP, Airvo, and occasional BiPap equipment
Fast-paced unit with heavy patient acuity, averaging 8-12 surgical admissions per day alongside discharges
Charge nurse role typically filled by Blessing staff on day shift; house supervisor may fill this role on nights and takes a smaller assignment to assist the team
Schedules are released 6 weeks in advance; self-scheduling and block scheduling are not guaranteed
Unit and department-specific orientation includes one 12-hour shift on the hired shift and unit; first day may run 12-14 hours to complete competencies, computer modules, and general orientation
Black scrubs required
4 hours of billable computer modules must be completed prior to start, delivered the week before start date
Accepts local candidates
Benefits
High Pay and Bonuses
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
401(k) Plan
Weekly Payroll Deposit
Free Online CEUs
Generous Housing Allowance
Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
Traveler Rewards and Discounts
Job ID: P-
Open Positions: 1
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Worksite address
quincy, IL, 62305, US
Who can apply
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